Prunotto Barolo: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Prunotto Barolo is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Nebbiolo, in Italy, by Prunotto (Antinori). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Rose, tar, red cherry, licorice, powerful structure and pairs well with Braised short ribs, truffle risotto and game.
Michael's take
“Ripe red cherry, dried rose petals, savory leather, and structured classic Piedmontese Nebbiolo elegance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Nebbiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Prunotto (Antinori)
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Prunotto Barolo
- Braised short ribs
- truffle risotto
- game
When to open it
- Special occasion
- cellar-worthy
- wine-geek dinner
Where to buy Prunotto Barolo
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Questions people ask
What does Prunotto Barolo taste like?
Prunotto Barolo is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Rose, tar, red cherry, licorice, powerful structure. Acidity is high, tannin is high and oak is light. Michael's note: Ripe red cherry, dried rose petals, savory leather, and structured classic Piedmontese Nebbiolo elegance.
What food goes with Prunotto Barolo?
Michael pairs Prunotto Barolo with Braised short ribs, truffle risotto and game. It works best for Special occasion, cellar-worthy and wine-geek dinner.
How much does Prunotto Barolo cost?
Prunotto Barolo falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Nebbiolo Michael has poured
- Villadoria Bricco Magno Langhe Nebbiolo$$ · $15–25
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